Signpost (TSE:3996) Inventory Turnover: 201.01 (As of Feb. 2026)

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TSE:3996 Signpost Corp TSE:3996
61 GF Score
Price 円195.00
GF Value 円487.35
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
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What is Signpost Inventory Turnover?

Signpost TSE:3996 -1.02% 61 Inventory Turnover is 201.01 as of Feb. 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:3996 with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of 円487.35 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. It is calculated as Cost of Goods Sold divided by Total Inventories. Signpost's Cost of Goods Sold for the six months ended in Feb. 2026 was 円1,114 Mil. Signpost's Average Total Inventories for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 円6 Mil. Signpost's Inventory Turnover for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 201.01.

Days Inventory indicates the number of days of goods in sales that a company has in the inventory. Signpost's Days Inventory for the six months ended in Feb. 2026 was 0.91.

Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue. Signpost's Inventory-to-Revenue for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 0.00.

Signpost  (TSE:3996) Inventory Turnover Explanation

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. A higher Inventory Turnover means the company has light inventory. Therefore the company spends less money on storage, write downs, and obsolete inventory. If the inventory is too light, it may affect sales because the company may not have enough to meet demand.

1. Days Inventory indicates the number of days of goods in sales that a company has in the inventory.

Signpost's Days Inventory for the six months ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as:

Days Inventory =Average Total Inventories (Q: Feb. 2026 )/Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Feb. 2026 )*Days in Period
=5.5435/1114.315*365 / 2
=0.91

2. Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.

Signpost's Inventory to Revenue for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as

Inventory-to-Revenue=Average Total Inventories (Q: Feb. 2026 ) / Revenue (Q: Feb. 2026 )
=5.5435 / 1685.217
=0.00

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Be Aware

Usually retailers pile up their inventories at holiday seasons to meet the stronger demand. Therefore, the inventory of a particular quarter of a year should not be used to calculate Inventory Turnover. An average inventory is a better indication.

Signpost Inventory Turnover Related Terms

Signpost Inventory Turnover Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Signpost's Inventory Turnover can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Signpost Inventory Turnover Chart

Signpost Annual Data
Trend Feb17 Feb18 Feb19 Feb20 Feb21 Feb22 Feb23 Feb24 Feb25 Feb26
Inventory Turnover
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Signpost Semi-Annual Data
Feb16 Feb17 Aug17 Feb18 Aug18 Feb19 Aug19 Feb20 Aug20 Feb21 Aug21 Feb22 Aug22 Feb23 Aug23 Feb24 Aug24 Feb25 Aug25 Feb26
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Signpost Inventory Turnover Calculation

Signpost's Inventory Turnover for the fiscal year that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as

Inventory Turnover (A: Feb. 2026 )
=Cost of Goods Sold / Average Total Inventories
=Cost of Goods Sold (A: Feb. 2026 ) / ((Total Inventories (A: Feb. 2025 ) + Total Inventories (A: Feb. 2026 )) / count )
=2131.776 / ((6.75 + 6.936) / 2 )
=2131.776 / 6.843
=311.53

Signpost's Inventory Turnover for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as

Inventory Turnover (Q: Feb. 2026 )
=Cost of Goods Sold / Average Total Inventories
=Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Feb. 2026 ) / ((Total Inventories (Q: Aug. 2025 ) + Total Inventories (Q: Feb. 2026 )) / count )
=1114.315 / ((4.151 + 6.936) / 2 )
=1114.315 / 5.5435
=201.01

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Inventory Turnover →
What does a Inventory Turnover of 201.01 mean?
Signpost (TSE:3996) has a Inventory Turnover of 201.01 as of Feb. 2026. Inventory turnover equals current-period cost of goods sold divided by average two-period total inventories. View historical data on Signpost and its competitors.
Is Signpost's Inventory Turnover too high?
Signpost's current Inventory Turnover is 201.01. Overall, Signpost has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Signpost's Inventory Turnover compare to IBM and ACN?
Signpost's Inventory Turnover of 201.01 can be compared against companies in the Software industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Inventory Turnover for a Software company?
A good Inventory Turnover depends on the Software industry context. However, Inventory Turnover should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Inventory Turnover mean?
A high Inventory Turnover can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Inventory turnover equals current-period cost of goods sold divided by average two-period total inventories. View historical data on Signpost and its competitors. Signpost's current Inventory Turnover is 201.01. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Signpost stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Signpost (TSE:3996) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円487.35, compared to a current price of 円195.00 — trading 60% below its estimated fair value. The current Inventory Turnover is 201.01. Signpost's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Inventory Turnover calculated?
Inventory Turnover is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Signpost (TSE:3996), the current Inventory Turnover is 201.01 as of Feb. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Signpost (TSE:3996) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Signpost stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円195.00 is trading 60% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円487.35. GuruFocus considers Signpost to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:3996:

  • Inventory Turnover: 201.01
  • GF Value™: 円487.35 vs. price of 円195.00 (60% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 61/100 with 2 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:3996 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Signpost Business Description

Address 4-12-20 Nihonbashi Honcho, PMO Nihonbashi Honcho 6Floor, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 103-0023
Signpost Corp is a Japan-based company engaged in the provision of information technology consulting services. The company operates through three segments namely Consulting business, DX Regional co-creation business and Innovation business.
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